About
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is the owner and host of the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition, also known as the MATE Show and Home & Health Expo. This 46-year-long tradition in Billings, MT features over 500 booths and appeals to many from not only Yellowstone County but also regionally.
The MATE features leading companies in today’s agriculture industry where the newest and greatest technology in the industry can be found. Whether you’re looking for a new tractor or new cattle chute, or just have a kiddo who loves all things farm equipment, there’s something for everyone.
The Home & Health Expo showcases everything needed for your home and your health. Local health clinics, dentists, skincare specialists, home goods providers, artists, cookware experts and more can be found in the Montana Pavilion as part of the Home & Health Expo.
WHAT
With over 125,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 14,000 attendees, the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE Show) and the Home & Health Expo is the largest agricultural trade show event of the year in Montana. Everything from registration to move-out is handled smoothly and professionally by the friendly staff during the 3-day event.
WHEN
Farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness people are making buying decisions for the coming season which makes the MATE Show a prime location to market your business and/or services. For the Home & Health Expo, the first of the year always brings a sense of renewal toward health, fullness in living, and plans for the New Year.
WHO
Exhibitors filled the 75,000 square feet of the Expo Center and Montana Pavilion at MetraPark with 600 booths. Over 14,000 farm/ranch people across the region and Canada visited the show.
WHERE
The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) and Home & Health Expo shows are held in beautiful Billings, Montana. Centrally located, and with excellent accommodations, Billings is a great host for the Northwest’s largest agricultural trade show and accompanying health and home show.
HOW
Contracts and floor plans are located on this website under Exhibitor Information. Print out the contract and send 50% of the total booth rental due to the address below in order to confirm a specific location. (Canadian exhibitors remit in U.S. funds.) The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) is owned and managed by the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE). The NILE is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education and respect of the western tradition.